Physiology and Biophysics PHYSIO

PHYSIO 200 Research in Physiology and Biophysics

Units

2-12

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Individual research directed toward doctoral dissertation and supervised by a particular professor.

Offered: Fall 2026 (27 sections)

PHYSIO 200R Research in Physiology and Biophysics for First-Year Students

Units

2-12

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times

Independent research within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics for first-year Ph.D. students.

Offered: Fall 2026 (26 sections)

PHYSIO 208 Approaches in Circuit Neuroscience

Units

3

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Introduces modern methods in circuit neuroscience and how they are used to explore questions relating to the neurological basis of animal behavior. Emphasis is on rodent models but other model systems are incorporated where relevant.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 215A Integrative Immunology I

Units

4

Same as MOL BIO 215A

Provides an introduction to immunology, but focuses on providing in-depth analysis of selected topics within the broader field of immunology, including relevant research techniques, while improving critical thinking skills.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHYSIO 215B Integrative Immunology II

Units

4

Prerequisite

PHYSIO 215 with a minimum grade of B+

Same as MOL BIO 215B, M&MG 215B

Lectures and student presentations of primary literature. Focuses on advanced topics and cutting edge technologies in modern immunology. Combination of didactic lectures and student-led journal article discussion.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 227 Immunology Journal Club

Units

2

Same as MOL BIO 227

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 15 times

Advanced topics in immunology as related to an understanding of human disease.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHYSIO 232 The Physiology of Ion Channels

Units

4

Discusses how ion channels work (molecular/structural biophysics) and what ion channels do in diverse cell types (cell physiology). Also discusses the role of ion channels in disease, mechanisms of drug targeting ion channels, and techniques used in ion channel research.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 237 Muscle Journal Club and Research in Progress

Units

1

Same as BIOCHEM 237, MOL BIO 237

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 8 times

Restrictions: School of Medicine students, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy only

Designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of current research and advancements in the field of skeletal muscle biology and disease.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHYSIO 252 Introduction to Proteomics

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times

Introduces students to concepts and methods of proteomics including protein identification, expression proteomics, and protein-protein interactions.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 272 Eye: Health and Disease

Units

3

Introduces the anatomic and physiological basis of vertebrate vision and disease states in which the structure and function of the eye is disrupted with emphasis on current and developing research areas.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 273 Practical Structural Biology: How to Use High-Resolution Structures to Guide Research

Units

3

Prerequisite

BIOCHEM 210A with a minimum grade of B- or BIO SCI 98 or BIO SCI M114 or BIO SCI M133 or MOL BIO 211 with a minimum grade of B- or MOL BIO 204 with a minimum grade of B-

Restrictions: Seniors only

Geared toward students who want to gain a better understanding of how to use the vast quantity of structural biology information available in publicly accessible databases to help guide their research.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 290 Topics in Physiology

Units

3

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Contemporary research problems in physiology. Students review research articles in current literature and present ideas contained therein, focusing on groundbreaking discoveries and methodologies. Students present results of their own research and attend presentations given by other students and departmental researchers.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHYSIO 292A Scientific Communication

Units

2

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Offered: Fall 2026 (8 sections)

PHYSIO 292B Scientific Communication

Units

2

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 292C Scientific Communication

Units

2

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYSIO 299 Dissertation in Physiology and Biophysics

Units

2-12

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Preparation and completion of the dissertation required for the Ph.D.

Offered: Fall 2026 (27 sections)